Local municipalities look ahead to spring flood season
After flood emergencies in the spring of 2019, municipalities along the Ottawa and du Nord rivers are preparing for what
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Firefighters rescue man from Ottawa River in Alfred and Plantagenet
A recent rescue on the Ottawa River saved a man’s life. At 2:46 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, Alfred and
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Hydro-Québec hosts meeting on Bell Falls dam on December 3
There was record flooding caused by the Ottawa River in the spring of 2017 and 2019 in this region. Hydro-Québec
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It’s now safe to set sail on the Ottawa River; boating restrictions lifted
Ship ahoy and anchors aweigh! Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau lifted the last of the boating restrictions on the Ottawa
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Township, volunteers, and agencies assist with flood response in Alfred-Plantagenet
As floodwaters continue to recede along the Ottawa River, the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is still monitoring areas that
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Sandbagging and staff patrols continue in Ontario municipalities affected by flooding
Municipalities on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River continue to closely monitor and respond to flooding. In Clarence-Rockland, 111
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Emergency shelter in Lachute sees little use while rivers rise in St-André d’Argenteuil, Rigaud, and Pointe-Fortune
A state of emergency was declared in St-André d’Argenteuil Friday evening and and 50 residents were evacuated due to flooding
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Chute-à-Blondeau residents want to know what killed fish
Something has been fishy along Front Road in East Hawkesbury lately. Residents of Chute-à-Blondeau are looking for answers about why
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Calumet celebrates its 100th with activities full of tradition, values and good company
“Three miles east of Grenville, one can find the important village of Calumet and close by, the island of Calumet,
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